Find Your Fountain of Youth
Picture in you mind the amount of time spent “bouncing” from childhood to adulthood to seniorhood. As children, we bounce all the time – walking, running, jumping, falling down the stairs. Young bodies are elastic, resilient and relatively resistant to overuse injuries. Why do we lose that playful quality? And what the heck is it […]
Why Am I So Stiff In The Morning?
Like the Tin Man, many of us shuffle out of bed in the morning looking for the nearest can of oil to get the body moving. A cup of coffee and a hot shower usually do the trick but an occasional body part can be stubborn with pain and stiffness lasting for hours. And if […]
Workshop Series: Pilates & Yoga for Healthy Hips – Anterior Glide Syndrome
The hips are said to be the seat of our emotions – that we carry unresolved emotional trauma in the pelvis. I don’t know if that’s exactly true but our hips certainly aren’t allowed to play much. Our modern lifestyle favors a seated position with legs crossed or at least tightly adducted – rarely do […]
Workshop Series: Pilates & Yoga for Healthy Shoulders – Impingement Syndrome
Ask where most people feel pain, discomfort or stress in their body and the shoulders are sure to come up. Anatomically remarkable, the shoulder girdle performs an amazing array of movements from rocking a new born baby to swimming to throwing a fast ball over a hundred miles an hour. But this flexibility comes at […]
Testimonials
See original posts on SDK Pilates Facebook…. I have taken yoga and Pilates classes from Stephanie for many years, and I can say that she is terrific. Her background in physical medicine and rehab makes her uniquely qualified to instruct and coach with a focus in balanced strengthening, proper alignment, and prevention of injury. […]
Pilates helps chronic low back pain
Pilates for chronic low back pain. If you have a chronic stiff and achy back, it is highly likely that pilates exercise will help. If back pain limits you from playing the sports you love (like golf), pilates exercise will allow you to play harder and longer. If you have a chronic stiff and achy […]
Frozen Shoulders and Pilates
When a frozen shoulder occurs. When you hear the words “frozen shoulder”, it’s tempting to think of a shoulder that doesn’t move at all. But the more usual picture is a shoulder with restricted range of motion associated with pain and stiffness. This condition is extremely disabling. In most cases, it is difficult to reach […]
Ten Things to Know About Pilates
1. You don’t need to be in shape to start. It works for every body. In fact, it’s a great way for individuals with serious physical limitations to get the best out of their exercise program. Pilates runs the gamut of meeting the needs of all individuals from professional athletes (Tiger does it!) to weekend […]
Pilates and Shoulder Health
Do you grab your shoulder every time you throw a ball? Or wince when you have to reach above your head? If so, the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder may need some work. A healthy rotator cuff will keep your shoulders moving freely without pain or stiffness.
Pilates Equipment
Pilates Equipment ~ What’s Right for You? Pilates exercises may be done on the floor using an exercise mat or using specialized Pilates Equipment. Pilates Matwork on the floor uses primarily your own body weight as resistance and requires good strength and flexibility to perform most exercises. Pilates Equipment-based exercises use a variety of springs, […]
